Openness, Secrecy, Authorship

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The book delves into the evolution of knowledge culture from ancient Greece to the Renaissance, focusing on concepts like authorship, credit, and intellectual property. Pamela O. Long examines how ideas such as trade secrets and plagiarism have shaped the landscape of scientific and intellectual creation. By tracing the historical shifts in the recognition of authorship, the work challenges conventional views and encourages a deeper understanding of contemporary issues surrounding knowledge production and attribution.